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Interview: Jill Barber
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Interview: Jill Barber

(February 2009) If you think they don’t write songs like they used to, Jill Barber’s Chances offers a persuasive rebuttal. Stepping away from her folkier roots, the Canadian singer-songwriter delivers ten original, fully orchestrated songs […]
Interview: Jim Cuddy
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Interview: Jim Cuddy

(January 2009) Blue Rodeo’s Jim Cuddy has earned his place in the list of Canada’s musical elite. With one of the genre’s most recognizable voices and song writing styles, he’s been drawing in new listeners […]
Interview: Elizabeth May
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Interview: Elizabeth May

(October 2008) There’s a new face on the political scene in Ottawa and it’s Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada. Often described by media as a no-nonsense candidate with a “shoot from […]
Interview: George Olliver
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Interview: George Olliver

(SEPTEMBER 2008) “The Blue-Eyed Prince of Soul” George Olliver rolls into Peterborough this month, making a return appearance at the Dobro. George’s career has spanned a few decades making a name for himself across the […]
Interview: Ron Sexsmith
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Interview: Ron Sexsmith

(July 2008) One of Canada’s most quietly brilliant songwriters, Ron Sexsmith is headed back to Peterborough this August, bringing his delicate magic and timeless melodies to Crary Park for what’s bound to be an unforgettable […]